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3,000+ Players Invade San Francisco for Pokémon Worlds — But the Biggest Battle Won’t Happen at Moscone Center

SAN FRANCISCO — Pokémon has turned downtown San Francisco into a global battleground and fan festival as more than 3,000 competitive players chase world titles during one of the biggest weekends in the franchise’s 30-year history. The 2026 Pokémon World Championships, running from August 28 to 30, officially opened at the Moscone Center alongside the first-ever PokémonXP, an ambitious fan convention designed to turn what was once primarily a competitive gaming tournament into a much broader cel

August 29, 2026

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“We Really Miss Them”: Daughters Plead for Help as Singaporean Couple Remains Missing After Nepal Floods

SINGAPORE — The daughters of a Singaporean couple missing after the devastating Nepal-Tibet floods have made an emotional appeal for help, urging authorities and technology companies to do everything possible to locate their parents. Sumit Rawla, 53, and his wife, Shubakshi Rawla, 49, were in Nepal for a Kailash pilgrimage when a catastrophic flash flood struck the Rasuwa district near the Nepal-China border on Aug. 26. The couple has remained uncontactable since the disaster. Their daughters

August 29, 2026

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Sandra Lemonon Welcomes Baby No. 2 After 15-Hour Home Water Birth — But Her First Delivery Makes This Moment Even More Remarkable

MANILA, Philippines — Former beauty queen Sandra Lemonon and her husband, former PBA player Sol Mercado, have entered a new chapter as parents after welcoming their second child, Zaliyah Joie Mercado, through a home water birth that Sandra described as one of the most physically and emotionally intense experiences of her life. Sandra revealed the arrival of their baby girl on Instagram on August 23, sharing intimate glimpses of the delivery and telling followers that Zaliyah had already been ho

August 29, 2026

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Four Filipino Teens Faced 466 of the World’s Brightest Young AI Minds—What Happened Next Made History

MANILA, Philippines — Four Filipino high school students have put the country on the global artificial intelligence map after sweeping medals in the Philippines' debut at the 2026 International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), proving that the next generation of Filipino tech talent can compete with some of the brightest young minds in the world. The four-member Philippine delegation won one silver medal and three bronze medals while competing against 466 high school students from 10

August 29, 2026

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Social Media Ban for Kids 14 and Below Gains Ground—But What Are Criminals Doing Online?

MANILA, Philippines — Calls to restrict social media access for Filipino children aged 14 and below are gaining momentum, with lawmakers and government officials warning that the online world could expose young people to drug syndicates, harmful content and other digital threats. The growing debate comes as the Philippines considers tougher protections for minors online, including proposals that would set a minimum age for social media use and require technology companies to strengthen age veri

August 29, 2026

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Roblox Is Bringing PhilSys Age Checks to Filipino Users — But the Biggest Change Could Be What Happens After Verification

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Roblox users could soon encounter a new layer of identity and age verification as the global gaming platform moves to integrate the Philippine Identification System, or PhilSys, into its safety systems — part of a broader government push to tighten protections for children online. Roblox has agreed to work with Philippine authorities on incorporating the National ID system into its age and identity checks following high-level talks between company executives and P

August 29, 2026

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Claudine Barretto Calls Mon Tulfo’s Son “Bro” 14 Years After Their Infamous NAIA Brawl — But One Big Question Remains

MANILA, Philippines — More than 14 years after one of Philippine showbiz’s most explosive airport controversies, Claudine Barretto has unexpectedly brought the Tulfo name back into the conversation—this time with affection rather than confrontation. The actress exchanged warm messages with Ramon “Bon” Tulfo III, son of veteran broadcaster Ramon “Mon” Tulfo, publicly describing their friendship as deep and referring to Bon as her “bro” and “kapatid.” But there is one important question the soci

August 28, 2026

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Jing Tian Says She Won’t ‘Sell Love for Money’ After Justin Sun’s RMB30M Lawsuit — But the Biggest Allegation Isn’t Even in Court

Chinese actress Jing Tian has broken her silence after cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun filed a civil lawsuit involving more than 30 million yuan — roughly US$4.46 million — pulling one of China’s most talked-about celebrity controversies out of the rumour mill and into the legal system. But while sensational allegations involving their alleged relationship and surrogacy have dominated social media, one crucial distinction is emerging: the most explosive claims circulating online are not

August 28, 2026

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Gretchen Fullido Harassment Case Takes Stunning Turn—Court Acquits Former TV Executives

MANILA, Philippines — A long-running legal battle involving television anchor Gretchen Fullido and two former colleagues has reached a major turning point, with the accused television executives reportedly acquitted in the sexual harassment case stemming from allegations that first rocked the ABS-CBN newsroom years ago. The case traces its roots to 2017, when Fullido filed an internal complaint against former TV Patrol supervising producer Cheryl Favila and segment producer Maricar Asprec. The

August 28, 2026

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After Years of Heartbreak, Alex Gonzaga Finally Welcomes Her First Baby—And One Detail Has Fans Talking

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Gonzaga has officially entered a new chapter in her life: motherhood. The actress, television host and content creator has welcomed her first child with husband, Lipa City Vice Mayor Mikee Morada, bringing an emotional end to a pregnancy journey marked by years of hope, heartbreak and perseverance. The happy news was confirmed by Alex's mother, Pinty Gonzaga, who told entertainment reporters that the couple welcomed a baby boy. She also put to rest online speculation

August 28, 2026